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With the metal additive manufacturing market experiencing a stage of high-growth, Machine shops are starting to look into Compact Industrial Metal 3D printer as a necessary addition to existing CNC machining, and are investigating how to bring this capability in-house.

Until recently, most of the focus in metal additive manufacturing has been on large-scale, highly complicated, and expensive printer hardware. As a result, the conversation is often directed towards throughput rather than accessibility. But, investing in $1M+ printer hardware that requires a dedicated space might not be feasible. Aside from the high capital, operation and maintenance costs, most industrial metal 3D printers also require a large footprint, not to mention a large learning curve. However, there are still options for companies unable to spend seven figures and build a dedicated space.

This relatively new sub-segment of Compact Industrial Metal 3D printers (or metal “Desktop” printers) offer a more accessible price-point and shorter learning curve, while still offering industrial-level production and quality. The researcher has identified Machine Shops as one of the primary customers investigating this market and have developed a Manager’s Guide to help facilitate the journey.

This Manager’s Guide Will Include:

The definition and requirements for Compact Industrial Metal 3D printers.

An overview of the hardware technologies, with things to consider and the pros and cons of each.

An in-depth discussion on the various applications within automotive, aerospace, medical / dental, and general manufacturing.

A detailed review of each of the current notable Compact Industrial Metal 3D printers on or about to enter the market.

A discussion on cost of ownership of the various technologies and notable Compact Industrial Metal 3D printers.

This report is directed toward the end user market, the companies who are active users of additive manufacturing or considering its adoption. While suppliers of additive manufacturing may find the report useful this study differs from our related study, Compact Industrial Metal AM Printer Market Opportunities 2019 which provides broader analysis and forecasting of the addressable market for the supply chain.

Chapter Three: Applications of Compact Industrial Metal 3D Printers3.1 Applications in a Product’s Lifecycle3.1.1 Applications in the Innovation Stage3.1.2 Applications in the Growth Stage3.1.3 Applications in the Production Stage3.1.4 Applications in the Decline Stage3.2 Applications by Vertical3.2.1 Applications within Automotive3.2.2 Applications within Aerospace3.2.3 Applications within Medical and Dental3.2.4 Application within General Industrial Manufacturing